Government ID, Smart Cards, Identification and Authentication

Episode 23: What's next for FIPS 201 credentials?

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

The HSPD-12 deadline is coming up on Oct. 27. With the deadline fast approaching Regarding ID Editor Zack Martin talked to Karen Evans, administrator for electronic government and information technology with the White House Office of Management and Budget, about the project’s progress and what are the next steps with the credential.


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